The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-07
GEORGIAS LEGISLATURE.
THE SESSION OPENED WITH A
FULL ATTENDANCE.

Starter.
ATLANTA, GA, July 6-The General AS
sembly of the State of Georgia met at 10
o'clock this morning. Tho attendance of
members was noticeahly large for tho first
day in both houses. The House was not
long in getting down to work and on the
call of the counties for new matter, the
members unloaded new bills freely. 1t is
estimated that there are hundreds of new
bills already waiting to be introduced, ar
guing i'll for short session. At the sum-
mer session of the last Legislature more than
1900 bills were disposed Of This session
will not have far short of that number
Mr.. Russell and Col. Reilly were in their
seats Capt. Gordon arrived tonight. Mr..
Russell introduced bill Incorporating the
Guarantee Mutual Fire Insurance Company
aud also one regulating the justice courts
of Chatham county.
THE FIRST REGIMENT.
Col Reilly introduced bill to incorporate
the First Volunteer Regiment which is at
tracting the attention of those interested in
military matters. The object of the incor-
poration is to authorize the holding of real
estate, looking to IA regimental armory and
the issuance of bonds.
The Governors message will be sent in
tomorrow. 1t is still in the hands of the
State Printer tonight.
IN THE SENATE.
The Senate was organized with the usual
resolutions notifying the House and Cover
nor
The certificate of election of j. T. Hamil-
ton to fill the vacancy in the Thirty fourth
district occasioned by the death of Earnest
Word was received from the Governor. Mr..
Hamilton was sworn in and assigned TO com
mittees.
The Senate concurred in the House reso-
luton for a joint committee TO attend the
University commencement.
In the House Speaker Little sounded the
gavel at 10 o'clock and the session was
opened with prayer by Chaplain Branham.
Mr.. Calvin, of Richmond, introduced
resolution for a joint committee of seven
from the Senate and fifteen from the House
to visit the University commencement IL
was adopted.
On motion of Mr. Calvin the restrictions
on debate made at the last session were re-
pealed.
NEW BILLS.
On the call of counties the following now
bills were introduced:
BY Mr. FELTON,, of Bibb-A bill to amend tho
charter of the Georgia Southern and Florida
Railway Company so as to permit consolida-
tion with other roads
BY Mr.. Clay, of Cobb-Incorporating the
town of Kennesaw in Cobb county.
By Mr. McCleskey of Cobb-To amend
the registration law of Cobb county; also
amending the charter of Roswell, Cobb
county; also incorporating the Marietta
Bank
BY Mr. Russell, of Chatham--To repeal
the act regulating courts of justices in
Chatham county.
BY Mr. Reilly, of Chatham-To incor-
porate the First Volunteer Regiment
BY Mr.. FELTON,, of Bibb---A bill granting
exemptions TO members of the Southern
Cadets of Bibb county.
By Mr.. Monroe, of Calhoun-Amending
the act establishing County Court in Cal
houn county; also a bill Incorporating Viii
Eamsburg, Calhoun county.
By Mr.. Russell, of Chatham-Incorpora
ting the Guarantee Mutual Insurance Com
pany.
BY Mr. Smith, of Crawford -Incorpora-
ting the Macon and Alabama Railroad Com
pany
BY Mr.. Harrell, of Decatur-To repeal
section 2 of the act creating County Court
for Decatur county.
BY Mr.. We'll, of Fulton-Amending the
charter of the Marietta and North Georgia
Railroad Company.
By Mr.. WeiI-A resolution for the relief
of the Globe Reserved Mutual Life Insur
ance Company of Baltimore from the pen
atty forfeiture of its license.
By Mr.. Bray, of Fulton-To incorporate
the Atlantic. Atlanta and Great Western
Railway and Navigation Company.
BY Mr. Smith, OF Glynn-Io amend the
charter Incorporating the Brunswick Street
Railroad Company; also, to amend the
act incorporating the Turtle and Altamaha
River Canal Company; also, TO incorporate
the st. Marys, Satilla and Turtle River
Canal Company.
By Mr.. Smith, of Glynn--To incorporate
the Brunswick and Atlanta Railroad com
pany with a stock Of 500 900.
BY Mr. Smith, OF Prohibiting
the manufacture and sale of Intoxicating
liquors within mile of the Odd Fellows
hall at Gains, Gwinnett county.
BY Mr.. Ham, of Hal-To prohibit the
sale of tobacco to youths under 10 years.
BY Mr.. Hill. of Meriwether-- Designating
the act OF burning certain buildings as
felony
by Mr.. Chappell, of Muscogee Extend
ing the corporate limits Of Columbus. Also,
a resolution 10 appropriate money TO pay
for the code of parliamentary law of force
in Georgia, prepared by Louis +. Garrard,
and TO provide for the disposition Of the pur-
chase money dedicated by the author TO the
purposes named.
By hif. IiLiie, OF hlHSCDgce--iO empower
the congregation Of B'Nai Israel of Colum-
bus to sell certain lots donated 30 them by
the city
BY Mr. Hawkins, Of Newton-To amend
section 3704 OF the Code in relation TO the
compensation for publishing legal adver-
tisements
BY Mr.. Walker, Of Putnam--To amend
section 1865 Of the Code prescribing the
duties Of the Commissioners Of Agriculture
in relation 20 obtaining labor statistics.
THE WILLIAMS CASE.
The Governor received official notice that
in the case Of Roland Williams, convicted
in Chatham Superior Court of assault with
intent to murder, he was sentenced and
carried % the penitentary; that IA motion
was made for new trial, based on
newly discovered evidence, reducing the
offense 10 assault and battery; that a mol
pros. wac entered because Williams had al
ready served seven months; that n new trial
was granted some months ago, but there
being no funds 30 pay the eZpenses oY carry
ing him back 70 Chatham, he has been kept
in the convict camp. The Governor to-day
ordered his discharge
RAILROAD RETURNS
The Georgia Midland and Gulf railroad
fled its first annual return with the Comp
troller today Up 90 Nay | there were
fifty miles of road, valued at 1915, l50 IL is
now completed tO Griffin eighty miles, and
a through schedule was put on to-day.
The Dado Coal Company to-day paid the
State 500 for the escaped convict j. II.
King a white man, who made his escape in
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